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ohiosbestus 04-26-2021 06:21 PM

they sell them at Ace Hardware.

DARFAP 04-26-2021 07:50 PM

Go to ace Hardware and buy. They have very sturdy ones. Better than a trowel.

GrumpyOldMan 04-26-2021 09:05 PM

I don't understand, why would you put donuts in the yard, are you hoping to attract some hungry police officers?

(it's a joke :) )

Ddoozan 04-27-2021 05:07 AM

Ace Hardware in Wildwood sells a very good cutter for the doughnut rings. They are much stronger than what you will find and Lowe's or Home Depot. I use mine about every other month.

Annie66 04-27-2021 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bagboy (Post 1935677)

I respectfully disagree with your selection. The donut cutters available from Lowes or Home Depot are substandard in quality and durability. Neighbors have owned them and they struggled with cutting the grass roots (the cutting teeth are too short) and the strength of the welding. Failures occur when the welds break.

I purchased a heavy duty donut cutter from Florida Irrigation Service (FIS). They are located about 1 mile north of the intersection of CR42 and US441. Their donut cutter is a bit pricey, but worth the cost in reducing frustration.

Tmarkwald 04-27-2021 05:26 AM

OK, I learned something here. Of course, I do every day from this site!

Buy a donut cutter.

Quit using the sawzall to cut that damn grass.

Catalina36 04-27-2021 05:33 AM

Ace Hardware by Wedgewood lane sells the tool. Makes a perfectly round hole to fit the concrete donuts which Ace also sells.

RICH1 04-27-2021 05:50 AM

Looks like you have received plenty of suggestions! I purchased the expensive heavy duty doughnut tool. It will be around long after I am gone. Also you may be interested in making your own sprinkler doughnuts, if you need to replace or add any.. the molds are 20 bucks and a bag of Quickset is 5.00...with the temperature warming up get a good pair of speedos and some flip flops...

mikeberk 04-27-2021 06:26 AM

Donut Tool
 
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Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1935706)
Yep, buy one or I use an axe to cut around mine it leaves a nice edge for trimming later with just shears. If you are going to live here and do your own work you need your own tools not your neighbors.

You can also use the tool from Lowe’s or Home Depot to trim around your underground downspout that have drains covers that are even with the lawn.

Tmarkwald 04-27-2021 06:29 AM

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I think this is the good one:

Kenyon 85427 Sprinkler Head Trimmer, 7" Diameter with Step Plate, Welded 33" Overall Length, 5/8" Powder-Coated Structural Steel, T-Handle,

Girlcopper 04-27-2021 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 1935775)
Hmmmm, 3 or 4 times per year I remove every donut, clear the area all around where it sets, and then replace it making sure it centered, level and the correct height. I didn't realize there was a special tool, I just use my hands and then give them a good washing when finished.

Me too but I guess some like a special tool for each job. Use a trowel, hands work well too. Much cheaper

mydavid 04-27-2021 06:35 AM

ACE Hardware $25

Syd2008 04-27-2021 06:35 AM

Ace hardware carries the tool. Get the heavy duty version. This weed grass is dense.

bjd0105 04-27-2021 06:48 AM

Donut cutter
 
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Originally Posted by ironcitygetz (Post 1935658)
hello. we are in the village of bradford and looking for someone close who may have the tool needed to dig the hole for placing the donuts around the sprinkler heads. we are using the concrete ones, so i am not sure if there is a difference between the tool needed to do concrete versus plastic. thanks!

I bought a donut hole cutter from Lowe's and love it. It cost about $25.

HogPilot 04-27-2021 06:55 AM

Upgrade
 
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Originally Posted by Mortal1 (Post 1935687)
Get the more expensive one otherwise you may break the cheap one as I did(5'3" 160lbs).

Spend some more for the heavy duty one. I got mine at Ace Hardware. Glad I did.


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